Lo-fi Folk, by how it feels

Lo-fi Folk is mostly low-intensity. 2 of the 6 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Lo-fi Folk

Across the 6 Lo-fi Folk songs we've measured, intensity averages 38/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Peeping Tomboy (the calmest here, 16) to Lion's Teeth (the most charged, 51), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1992–2011.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Oh Comely.

5.0
Avg Intensity
2
Safe
4
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (2)

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Pictures of Me
Elliott Smith
safe
Album art for Peeping Tomboy by Kurt Vile
Peeping Tomboy
Kurt Vile
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (4)

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Naomi
Neutral Milk Hotel
moderate
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Oh Comely
Neutral Milk Hotel
moderate
Album art for Going to Wisconsin by The Mountain Goats
Going to Wisconsin
The Mountain Goats
moderate
Album art for Lion's Teeth by The Mountain Goats
Lion's Teeth
The Mountain Goats
moderate

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